Yards with hills and slopes can present challenges to landscapers. Here are some suggestions for working with them. You may even discover that your problem is hiding an opportunity to make your yard even more interesting.

Shallow to moderate slopes

If shallow to m...

Do you live in the north and want to enjoy a bit more sunshine without having to go outdoors? Or do you live in the south and would prefer your summer sun with a bit less sweat? Either way, sunroom additions can be very appealing. For many people, sunrooms provide the best of being outdoors witho...

When it comes to the dizzying number of things you must consider when planning and maintaining your landscape, mulch may seem like the simplest part. Many people think that mulch is mulch and anything at the local gardening store that's labeled "mulch" will meet their needs. They are mistaken.

If you are a homeowner, you will inevitably need to hire a plumber. When that time comes, will you feel like you know enough to make that important decision? Or will you be like so many unfortunate people who scramble and make a hasty decision—and then regret it?

Read on and then rest ass...

Whether you are looking to save money on your electric bill or lower your carbon footprint, replacing your traditional water heater with a solar powered one may be a great option. This is especially true if you are building a new home or refinancing one. In those cases, certain federal tax deduct...

While the idea of trying to repair your toilet may seem da...

If you are wondering when to replace the pipes in your home, then you could be asking yourself a $10,000 question. To get an answer, you need to know at least these two important things about your home.

·       When were the pipes in your home last replaced?

·       What kind of p...

Toxic mold, also known as black mold, is a term that garnered a great deal of attention within the US within the past decade. There were news stories with headlines like The Seattle Times' "Toxic mold traps Redmond condo owners" (2010) and stories that showed pictures of a woman wearing ...

If you have a thumb that seems to only want to turn green in June, July, and August, then you may think that the sweltering heat of a Texas summer dooms you to a bloomless yard or patio. Well, throw on your shorts, liberally apply your sunscreen, don your wide-brimmed hat, and grab a spade, becau...

Are you genuinely afraid to go to a dentist?  Beyond being hit with a big bill, does the idea of going make you extremely nervous?  Does it stop you from going at all?

Dentophobia and Odontophobia are the fear of dentists and dental procedures.  Approximately 5-8% of Americans do not go a...